Highway Maintenance Trainee: Winter Plow & Emergency Response

NYS Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,606 - 57,183; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in New York seeks Highway Maintenance Workers to perform essential duties during winter weather. Candidates must be available for emergency callouts and possess a valid driver's license depending on the level of position. The roles require heavy physical labor and the operation of heavy equipment like dump trucks and plows. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,183, with additional geographic pay. Interested candidates should meet the specific qualifications outlined in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License for Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2.
• Completed Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 for Highway Maintenance Worker 1.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort.
• Operate plows during winter operations.

Skills

Physical endurance

Equipment operation

Emergency response

Education

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Tools

Heavy dump truck

Front-end loader

Plows

Job description

A state transportation agency in New York seeks Highway Maintenance Workers to perform essential duties during winter weather. Candidates must be available for emergency callouts and possess a valid driver's license depending on the level of position. The roles require heavy physical labor and the operation of heavy equipment like dump trucks and plows. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,183, with additional geographic pay. Interested candidates should meet the specific qualifications outlined in the job posting.